Balinder Ahluwalia

Balinder Ahluwalia is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in market development, digital partnerships, and corporate strategy across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Group Head for Market Development & Digital Partnerships at Mastercard since July 2018, Balinder has also held significant roles within the organization, including Senior Principal & Group Head for Data & Services and Vice President for Merchant Solutions. Prior to Mastercard, Balinder was a Senior Director at Strategy&, a part of the PwC network, and held multiple leadership positions in corporate strategy and business planning at President's Choice Financial. Earlier experience includes roles at Monitor Deloitte, Sarona Asset Management, and the Foundation for Educational Exchange. Balinder's educational background includes a Master of Business in Entrepreneurship & Technology from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Windsor.